PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

To produce hands-on mechanical engineering graduates who possess integrated theory and certified skills competencies. The programme further aims to develop self-starter mechanical engineers who are able to establish and effectively run their own engineering companies for self-sustenance and for the sustainable development and economic growth of Zimbabwe.

 

2.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Normal Entry: At least two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics. A pass in any one of the following ‘A’ Level subjects will be an added advantage: Chemistry, Computer Science, Metal Technology and Design, Wood Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Technical Graphics and Design, and Software Engineering with an ‘O’ level pass in Mathematics, Physics and English Language with `C ‘grade or better.

Special Entry: Refer to Section 3.2 of the General Academic Regulations. Candidates with a recognized National Diploma in Mechanical    Engineering, or equivalent may be admitted into the programme subject to department approval

3.0 PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS

• Major Fields of Study Fundamentals of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering Skills Training
• Applied Information and Communication Technology
• Thermo-fluids
• Mechanical Engineering Research and Innovation
• Design and Manufacture
• Engineering and Technology Management
• Mechanics & Materials
• Maintenance Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes and Systems
• On The Job Training
• Control Systems
• Non-Technical Skills

Specialist Focus: Producing competent hands-on mechanical engineering graduates in the following areas: Thermo-fluids, Mechanical Engineering Research and Innovation, Engineering and Technology Management, Mechanics & Materials, Maintenance Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Numerical Thermo flow, Finite Element Methods.

Orientation: Integrated mechanical engineering, principles, knowledge and practical skills for research, innovation, industrialization and commercialization.

Distinctive Features: The programme focuses on producing innovative and skilled mechanical engineering graduates.

4.0 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Employability: Employment opportunities exist in Construction, Energy, Automotive, Agriculture, Consultancy, Aircraft, Electrical, Electronics, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Mining, Production, Water, Automation, Biomedical, Clothing, Chemical, Oil and Gas, Combustion engines, Defense, Design, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Maintenance, Marine, Robotics, Warehousing, Welding, Zeppelins.

 

Further Studies: Masters and Doctoral studies in Mechanical Engineering in the fields of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Maintenance Engineering, Engineering Management, Machine Design, Vehicle Engineering, Automation Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The rest of the modules carry 12 credits except for: On The Job Training Project which carries 60 credits, (On The Job Training Report; Industrial Supervisor’s Assessment Report and Mechanical Engineering Skills Training) each with 30 credits, (Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design I; Workshop Technology and Practice;  Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design II; Stress Analysis and Finite Element Methods;  Computational Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Thermoflow; Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project I and Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project II) each with 15 Credits, (Engineering Physics; Engineering Chemistry; Electrical  and Electronics Technology;   Research Methods for Engineers;  Instrumentation and Control; Maintenance Engineering; Product Design and Development; Engineering Economics and Accounting; and Project Management for Engineers)  each with 9 Credits, and (Communication Skills; Entrepreneurship; Introduction to Gender Studies and Computer Programming) each with 6 Credits.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Level 1 Semester 1

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH111*	Engineering Drawing and Computer-Aided Design I	–	12
HMECH101*	Mathematics for Engineers I	–	12
HMECH112*	Workshop Technology and Practice	–	15
CSENG131	Communication Skills	–	06
HMECH113*	Engineering Physics	–	09
HMECH110*	Engineering Chemistry	–	09

Level 1 Semester 2

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH121*	Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design II	HMECH111	15
HMECH102*	Mathematics for Engineers II	HMECH101	12
HMECH123*	Fluid Mechanics I	HMECH113	12
HMECH124*	Thermodynamics	HMECH110	12
HMECH125*	Strength of Materials	HMECH113	12
HMECH126*	Electrical and Electronics Technology	–	09

Level 2 Semester 1

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH214	Applied Thermodynamics	HMECH124	12
HMECH213	Fluid Mechanics II	HMECH123	12
HMECH215	Applied Strength of Materials	HMECH125	12
HMECH201*	Mathematics for Engineers III	HMECH102	12
HMECH216*	Electrical Machines and Drives	HMECH126	12
HMINE124*	Computer Programming	–	06

Level 2 Semester 2

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH221*	Mechanical Engineering Software and Numerical Methods	HMECH113	12
HMECH222*	Mechanics of Machines	HMECH113	12
HMECH224*	Heat and Mass Transfer	HMECH214	12
HMECH202*	Mathematics for Engineers IV	HMECH201	12
HMECH225	Design of Machine Elements	HMECH215	12
HMECH223*	Hydraulic and Pneumatic Machines	HMECH213	12

Level 3 Semester 1

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH311*	Manufacturing Processes and Systems	HMECH112	12
HMECH314*	Fluid Dynamics	HMECH213	12
HMECH315*	Machine Design	HMECH122	12
ENTENG205	Entrepreneurship	–	06
GSENG211	Introduction to Gender Studies	–	06
HMECH310*	Mechanical Engineering Skills Training	HMECH112	30

Level 3 Semester 2

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH321*	Research Methods for Engineers	HMECH102	12
HMECH323*	Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning	HMECH214	12
HMECH324	Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer	HMECH224	12
HMECH325*	Turbo Machinery	HMECH314	12
HMECH327	Product Design and Development	–	09
HMECH322*	Instrumentation and Control	HMECH126	09

Level 4: Work-Related Learning

Semester 1

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH410	Work-Related Learning Placement Report	–	15

Semester 2

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH401*	On the Job Training Project	–	60
HMECH402	On the Job Training Report	–	30
HMECH403	Industrial Supervisor’s Assessment Report	–	15

Level 5 Semester 1

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH510*	Maintenance Engineering	–	09
HMECH511	Structural and Fracture Mechanics	–	12
HMECH512*	Stress Analysis and Finite Element Methods	HMECH215	15
HMECH514	Computational Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Thermo-flow	HMECH224, HMECH221	15
HMECH515*	Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project I: Option 1: Design and Manufacture: Technical Report	–	15
HMECH515*	Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project I: Option 2: Modelling and Simulation: Technical Report	–	15

Level 5 Semester 2

Code	Module Description	Prerequisite	Credits
HMECH521*	Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project II: Option 1: Design and Manufacture: Functional Product	HMECH515	15
HMECH521*	Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project II: Option 2: Modelling and Simulation: Validation Product/System	HMECH515	15
HMECH523	Engineering Economics and Accounting	–	09
HMECH524*	Managing Engineering and Technology	–	12
HMECH525	Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)	–	12
HMECH526*	Project Management for Engineers	–	09

Note: All Modules are Core Modules.

SYNOPSES

HMECH111 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design I

The module covers: Drawing equipment and standards; Free-hand sketches; Geometry; Loci; Conics and curves; Orthographic projection; Isometric, Oblique, Perspective and auxiliary views; Fabrication drawings; Sectioning; Fasteners; Detail and Assembly drawings. CAD software; Editing and Plotting; Geometric Constructions; Template Drawings; Plotting; 2D Orthographic Drawings; Dimensioning; Section and Auxiliary Views; Blocks; Design Center; and Tool Palettes.

HMECH101 Mathematics for Engineers I

The module covers Algebra; Trigonometry; Calculus; Complex numbers; Coordinate geometry; Analytic geometry; Matrices and Determinants; and Applications to the Mechanical Engineering field.

HMECH112 Workshop Technology and Practice                                   

The module covers: Workshop Layout; Industrial Safety; Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials; Furnaces; Properties of Metals; Heat Treatment; Foundry Technology; Forging; Cold and Hot Working of Metals; Welding; Sheet Metal Fabrication; Fitting; Metal Cutting; Lathe; Drilling; Slotting and Milling Machines; Powder Metallurgy; Inspection and Quality Control; Factories Safety Act and Statutory instruments; Measuring; Maintenance and repair of Industrial machines.

CSENG101 Communication Skills

The module covers: Introduction to communication; Pre-writing skills, Writing skills; Whole essay construction; Scientific and technical writing, Reflective; Critical and evaluative thinking; Teamwork skills CVs; Technical report writing; Citations; Referencing; Internet; e-books and journals; Reporting structures; Organizational structure; Grievance procedures and decision-making.

HMECH113 Engineering Physics

The module covers: Vectors and scalars; Forces; Equilibrium; Friction; Particle kinematics and kinetics; Area properties; Stress and strain; Torsion; Flexural loading; Stress-strain transformation; Combined loading; Columns; Hydrostatics; Hydrodynamics. Straight line motion; 3-D Vectors; 2-D and 3D Motion; Kinetic energy and work; Potential energy; Collisions; Rotation; Oscillations and waves; Temperature; Heat and the first law of thermodynamics, Energy sources, Circuit elements, Circuit theorems, Basic DC and AC, Electrical conductivity in metals, Dielectric and Magnetic properties of materials, introduction to 3 phase circuits, star delta transformation and current relations.

HMECH110 Chemistry and Engineering Materials

The module covers: Units; Elementary inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry; Stoichiometry; Molecular and atomic structure; periodicity; Bonding; Electrochemistry; Reactions; Entropy; Free energy; Solid-state; Coordination chemistry; Chemical and phase equilibrium; Colligative properties; Chemical kinetics; Organic compounds; Polymer chemistry; Mixtures; Solutions; Gas laws; Water chemistry & treatment; Air pollution; Effluent; Waste disposal; Basic Thermodynamics, Engineering materials, Corrosion, Lubricants, Materials characterization.

HMECH121 Engineering Drawing and Computer-Aided Design II

The module covers: Advanced working, detailed and assembly drawings; Limits; Tolerances and Fits; Machining drawings; Geometry of sheet metal work and developments; Solid and Surface Modelling; Changing and Plotting Solid Models; Creating Assembly Drawings from Solid Models; Solid Modelling for Section and Auxiliary Views; Rendering; Engineering fabrication – surface developments and structural assembles; CAD drawings.

HMECH102 Mathematics for Engineers II

The module covers: Differentiation, Partial differentiation, Series, Integration, Solutions of first-order differential equations, Numerical methods, Introduction to statistics; Applications to Mechanical Engineering field.

HMECH123 Fluid Mechanics I

The module covers: System of measurements; Fluids and their properties; Pressure and Head; Fluid pressure on surfaces and Buoyancy; Motion of fluid particle and streams; The momentum equation and its application; The energy equation and its application; Dimensional Analysis and Similitude.

HMECH124 Thermodynamics

The module covers: System; Control volume; Property; State; Process; Cycles; Mass; Volume; Density; Pressure; pure Substances, Ideal gases. Work and heat; Internal energy; Enthalpy; Specific heat capacity; First and second law of Thermodynamics; Conservation of mass; Processes; Compressible and incompressible gases; Entropy and enthalpy; Third Law of Thermodynamics; Introduction to vapor power; Cooling and gas cycles; Experimental techniques in thermodynamics.

HMECH125 Strength of Materials

The module covers: Mechanical properties of materials; Stress-normal and shear; Strain; Equilibrium in shear; shear strain; stress/strain, Hooke’s Law; Poisson’s ratio and the shear stress-strain diagram; Axial loads; Elastic deformation; Displacements; Statically determinate and indeterminate structures and thermal effects; Torsion; Transverse shear; Combined loads; Thin cylinders; Stress transformation; Strain transformation; Moment of inertia; Deflection of beams.

HMECH126 Electrical and Electronics Technology

The module covers: Electrical terms and units; Sources of energy; Electrical power systems; Generation; transmission and distribution; Steam; Hydel; Gas and Nuclear power generation; Electrostatics and the Electron theory; DC Networks; Single and Three phase AC Circuits; Single phase EMF generation; Magnetic Circuits; Electromagnetism; Capacitance; Transformers; Induction Motor; DC Machines; Electrical Measuring Instruments; Analog Electronic Circuits; Digital Electronics & Integrated Circuits; Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation; Transducer & Sensors; Amplifiers; Microprocessors and microcontrollers, smart sensors, and Industrial Internet of Things, Laboratory Component.

HMECH214 Applied Thermodynamics

The module covers Applications of laws of thermodynamics; Work, heat; Heat capacity; Reversibility; Enthalpy; Entropy; Heat Engines and Heat Pumps; Carnot Cycle for Ideal Gas; Internal energy; Ideal and real gases; Compressible flow; Power cycles; Mixtures of gases psychrometry; Heating and cooling; Refrigeration and air-conditioning systems; Combustion; Mathematical Relations of Thermodynamics; Reversible Processes; Phase-change process; Cycles in Engineering.

HMECH213 Fluid Mechanics II

The module covers Scalars; Vectors; Tensor algebra; Green’s lemma; Divergence; Eularian and Lagrangian; Function derivative, Reynolds transport; Governing equations; Conservation of mass; Momentum; Navier Stokes, Boundary conditions; Non-dimensionalisation; Viscous compressible and incompressible flow; Uniform and Steady Flow; Real and Ideal Fluids; Dimensional flow; Laminar & Turbulent Flow; Discharge and Mean Velocity; Continuity; Energy; Applications.

HMECH215 Applied Strength of Materials

The module covers the deflection of beams; Energy methods; Unsymmetrical bending; Theories of failure; Shear in thin-walled sections; Inelastic behaviour; Struts; Stress transformation; Strain Transformation; Thick Cylinders; Continuous beams; Transverse shear; Combined loading; 3-D equilibrium equations.

HMECH201 Mathematics for Engineers III

The module covers Laplace transforms; Fourier Series and Fourier Analysis; Linear algebra; First order differential equations; Higher order linear differential equations; Numerical solutions of differential equations; Applications to Mechanical Engineering field.

HMECH216 Electrical Machines and Drives

The module covers Single phase transformers, 3 phase transformers, 3 phase induction machines, single phase ac machines, Synchronous machines, DC machines, special motors, converter techniques for motor drive applications, Control techniques of electrical machines, selection and sizing of drives, IEE regulations pertaining to various motors.

HMINE124 Computer Programming

The module covers programming in BASIC, PASCAL, C, C++ and Visual Basic; Conditional and repetitive statements; Input and output; Simple functions; Program structure and organization; Introduction to classes and objects.

HMECH221 Mechanical Engineering Software and Numerical Methods

The module covers: Matlab; Python; Fortran; ANSYS; Linear algebraic equations; Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear equations; Eigenvalue problems; Numerical approximation; Numerical differentiation; Numerical Integration; Numerical solutions to initial-value problems; Boundary-value problems for ordinary differential equations and Partial-differential equations; Direct methods of linear equations.

HMECH222 Mechanics of Machines

The module covers: Principles of mechanics as applied to velocity, acceleration and forces in mechanisms; Balancing of rotating masses and engines; Kinematics and Kinetics of mechanisms; Cams and Followers; Flywheel; Gears and Gears trains; Epicyclic gears; Friction Clutches; Belt drives and Band Brakes; Power Screw; Universal Joint; Gyroscope; Speed Governors; Steering mechanism.

HMECH224 Heat and Mass Transfer

The module covers Convection correlations; Convection; Evaporation and Boiling; Thermal radiation; Heat exchangers; Mass transfer; and Porous catalysts. Mass exchangers; Conduction; Natural and forced external and internal Convection; Velocity Boundary Layer; Thermal Boundary Layer; Laminar and Turbulent Flows; Heat and Momentum Transfer; Cooling law; Similarity and Dimensional Approach; Internal Flow and External Flow.

HMECH202 Mathematics for Engineers IV

The module covers: Convergence of series; Power series; Complex analysis; Laplace transforms revisited; Z-transforms and difference equations; transfer functions; State space representation; Applications to Mechanical Engineering field.

HMECH223 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Machines

The module covers: Principles of hydraulic systems; Types of Hydraulic Fluids; Hydraulic System Components; Hydraulic System Maintenance; Water Turbines; Centrifugal Pumps; Hydraulic Machines and Dimensional Analysis and Model Studies; Principles of pneumatic systems; Pneumatic Gases; Heavy-Duty Air Compressors; Air Compressor Maintenance and Safety; Contamination Control; Fans and Fan Systems.

HMECH225 Design of Machine Elements

The module covers: Machine Design basics; Engineering materials; Defects in materials; Manufacturing considerations in machine design; Simple stresses; Torsional and bending stresses and variable stresses in machine parts; Design against static and fluctuating loads; Pressure vessels; Pipes and pipe joints; Riveted and welded joints; Gears; Cams; Gear boxes; Brakes; Clutches; Engine head; Shafts; Keys; Couplings; Helical and Leaf springs; Bearings.

HMECH311 Manufacturing Processes and Systems

The module covers: Conventional manufacturing processes; Modern manufacturing process; Powder metallurgy; Quality control; measurement; inspection and testing; Manufacturing automation; Rapid prototyping and freeform fabrication; Manufacturing systems design concepts; Arc and oxy-gas welding techniques; Resistance welding processes, Power beam processes and Solid-state welding.

HMECH314 Fluid Mechanics

The module covers: Exact solutions: potential flow; Couette flow; Poiseuille flow and combined Couette-Poiseuille flow; laminar boundary layers; Stability of laminar flows: linearized stability; transition to turbulence; approximate prediction of transition; Turbulent flow: Reynolds averaged equations; Two-dimensional turbulent-boundary-layer equations; Velocity profiles; Turbulent flow in ducts; Flat plate flow; and turbulence modelling.

HMECH315 Machine Design

The module covers: Open-ended subsystem design using the following elements: Beams; Shafts; Bolts; Bearings; Rivets; Welds; Springs; Couplings; Clutches; Brakes; Gears and gear systems; Static and fatigue design fundamentals; Code design: Pressure vessels; Structural steel design, Hoisting systems and ropes; Welding ASTM, ASM, BS, SAZ codes.

HMECH310 Mechanical Engineering Skills Training  

Option 1: Boilermaking / Plating Welding

The module covers: Safety; Tools and equipment; Materials; Measuring and marking out; Job planning; Development and fabrication; Drawings and sketching; Manual arc welding; Gas cutting and welding; Tungsten Inert Gas welding; Silver soldering / Brazing (High cost materials); Gouging; Welding; Assembly; Repair and Testing; Machine tools.

Option 2: Fitting Including Machining

The module covers: Safety; Hand tools and equipment; Measuring and marking off; Power tools; Materials; Drawings and sketches; Assemblies; Lubrication; Pipe work; Welding; Lifting devices; Pneumatics and hydraulics; Measuring and Inspection; Installation of machines; Machining.

Option 3: Turning Including Machining

The module covers: Safety; Hand tools and equipment; Measuring and marking off; Materials; Lubrication and machine care; Job planning; Drawings and sketches; Quality control; Balancing; Power drilling; Shaping; Turning; Milling; Slotting; Grinding-surface, cylindrical, tool and cutter; Boring machines

Option 4: Maintenance Fitting

The module covers: Safety; Hand tools and equipment; Measuring and marking off; Power tools; Materials; Drawings and sketches; Assemblies; Removal lubrication; Pipe work; Repairing hydraulic brakes; Welding; Lifting devices; Pneumatics and hydraulics; Measuring and Inspection; Installation of machines.

ENTENG 205 Entrepreneurship

The module covers Business development; Marketing; Human resources management pricing; Government policies; Taxation of business; Case studies based on site visits; and Preparation of a business plan.

GSENG 201 Introduction to Gender Studies

The module covers Gender sensitivity; Gender inequalities; Historical development of gender issues; Gender analysis; Gender issues in Zimbabwe; Redressing gender imbalances; Empowerment and strategies for gender responsive environment.

HMECH321 Research Methods for Engineers

The module covers Technical writing; Simple Comparative Experiments; Single Factor Experiments; Analysis of Variance; Randomized Blocks, Latin Squares, and Related Designs; Introduction to Factorial Designs; 2k Factorial Design; Blocking and Confounding in the 2k Factorial Design; Two-Level Fractional Factorial Designs; Additional Design and Analysis: Factorial and Fractional Factorial Designs; Fitting Regression Models; Response Surface Methods and Designs.

HMECH322 Instrumentation and Control

The module covers: Measurement system elements; Elements of an instrumentation system; Signal conditioning and processing; Data presentation; Choosing appropriate measuring instrument; Errors; Elements of Automatic Control; Governors; Gyroscopes; Transducers and System design; Introduction to control systems engineering; Control systems mathematics.

HMECH323 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

The module covers Comfort and indoor air quality; Psychrometrics; System types and selection; Cooling and heating load calculations; Conduction; Radiation, Convection; Internal loads and thermal storage; Design of air handling unit; Ducts; Plant and reticulation; Control systems; Introduction to integrated system simulation.

HMECH324 Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer

The module covers Convection correlations; Thermal radiation; Convection, Evaporation; Boiling: Film condensation, Film evaporation, Pool boiling; Forced-convection boiling and condensation; Flow regime maps; phase change at low pressures; Heat pipes; Heat exchangers; Mass transfer: Fick’s Law; Mass diffusion; Mass convection; Simultaneous heat and mass transfer; Porous catalysts; High mass transfer rate theory; Mass exchangers.

HMECH325 Turbo Machinery

The module covers Introduction: Dimensional Analysis: Similitude 1; Basic Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics: Definitions of Efficiency; Two dimensional cascades; Axial-flow turbines: Two-dimensional Theory; Axial-flow compressors and Fans; Three-Dimensional Flows in Axial Turbomachines; Centrifugal Pumps, Fans and Compressors; Radial Flow Gas Turbines; Hydraulic Turbines and Wind Turbines.

HMECH327 Product Design and Development

This module covers Morden strategies for material pre-selection in product design; Product: Development Process and Organisations, Life Cycle, Architecture, Planning and Specifications; Customer needs; Quality function deployment; Total Quality Management, Environmental Engineering, Concept generation, selection, and testing; Visual Design, Branding, Illustration, Animation, Tools for Product Design on the Internet for Designers, Product Design Software, Design for Manufacturing, Design for the environment, Prototyping, Industrial design, Robust Design, Patents and Intellectual Property, Product Development Economics.

Level 4 Semester 1: Work-Related Learning

HMECH410 Work-Related Placement Report

The module covers The report of the student’s understanding of an organisation’s purpose, functions and relations, operations and relationship between the organisation and other organisations. The report for the brief student’s experience, observations and recommendations. Areas of coverage include but are not limited to  Drawing Office, Energy generation equipment, Heat exchangers, Ventilation and air conditioning equipment, safety, gearboxes, crushers, compressors, machining equipment conveyor systems, maintenance management of equipment, budgeting etc

Level 4 Semester 2: Work-Related Learning

HMECH401 On the Job Training Project

The module covers: Industrial application and appreciation of knowledge and skills gained during the 6 semesters. The student is expected to solve a particular problem at the industry of placement as part of his/her contribution to the industry under the guidance of the industrial supervisor. In a mini dissertation format, the student shall present a supervised write-up of the problem formulation, how it was solved and the achieved results. In addition to areas stipulated in the students’ Work-Related Learning Log book, the project forms part of the day to day Engineer in Training duties of the student in line with the industry of placement’s daily business.

HMECH402 On the Job Training Report

The module covers: The reports of the assigned day to day tasks undertaken by the student for the whole stint of Work-Related Learning. The reports for conducted tasks should be frequently signed by the industrial supervisor and will be assessed by the academic supervisor who shall frequently visit the student during Work-Related Learning.

HMECH403  Industrial Supervisor’s Assessment Report

The module covers The assigned industrial supervisor’s overall assessment of the student’s performance during Work-Related learning.

HMECH510 Maintenance Engineering

The module covers: Statistical concepts; Mathematics of failure; Reliability concepts; Fitting distribution to failure data; Maintenance management; Maintenance structure; Asset inventory management; Data analysis; Renewable, repairable systems, Laplace trend test; Optimizing maintenance strategies; Replacement/overhaul age; inspection frequencies; Capital replacement, and simulation; Reliability-Centered Maintenance; Maintenance systems; Components; structure; Tribology; Maintenance Practice.

HMECH511 Structural and Fracture Mechanics

The module covers: Statically determinate and indeterminate systems; Buckling; Stress and strain transformation; Plane kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies; Particle kinetics. Single and Multi-degree of freedom systems; Undamped and damped free vibration and harmonic motion; discretisation; Eigen-problem; Linear Elastic and Elasto-plastic Fracture Mechanics; Fatigue crack growth; Paris Law; Life prediction; Combined mode fracture, Strain energy density methods.

 HMECH512 Stress Analysis and Finite Element Methods

The module covers: The finite element procedure; stiffness matrix method; space trusses; beam element equation, loading and boundary conditions; beam analysis; formulation of 2D elements; Analysis of cylindrical and spherical elements; Isoparametric formulation; Numerical procedures and systems of equations; eigenvalue problems; integration; Approximation and boundary values; Finite element analysis; Modelling procedures and results processing.

HMECH514 Computational Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Thermoflow

The module covers: Continuum mechanics; Continuity; Momentum; Navier-Stokes; Energy; Thermo-fluids; Mesh generation and Boundary conditions; Finite difference and volume method; FVM for Diffusion; convection-diffusion problems and Pressure-velocity coupling; Simple algorithm; Inviscid flow; Heat conductions; Governing equations, discretization, finite approximation, solution methods; Gauss-Seidel, Tri-diagonal matrix algorithm; CFD.

HMECH515  Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project I:

The student can choose a project of their own choice, select from the list of departmental project topics or get a project from the industry. The student shall submit a written and supervised dissertation and be subjected to oral presentation.

                        Option 1: Design and Manufacture: Technical Report

The module covers: A wide range of innovative project topics that stem from the major fields of study or their combinations. The project should be problem-solving centered, addressing community or industrial needs. The student is expected to employ the knowledge and skills attained during the 9 semesters of both university and industrial training to generate a concept that shall be developed into a functional product in the follow-up module.

                      Option 2: Modelling and Simulation: Technical Report

The module covers: Areas of modelling and simulation of products or systems that stem from the major fields of study or their combinations, using the learnt mechanical engineering software and the knowledge and skills attained during the 9 semesters of both university and industrial training. The student is expected to design and develop a model that simulates real-world system(s) that are community or industrial centered. The designed model shall be verified and validated through a functional product or system in the follow-up module.

HMECH521  Mechanical Engineering Innovation Project II:

The student builds and orally present a functional product or system based on the design presented and submitted for examination in the preceding module. The product or system can be a prototype or full size scale. Depending on its novelty, the product or system and its design is published, commercialized, industrialized or patented.

Option 1: Design and Manufacture: Functional Product

The student manufactures the product as designed in the preceding module and proves its functionality. Among others, the student is expected to generate a detailed document on functionality of the product, its standard operating procedure, ease of assembly and dismantling, expected life cycle, maintenance schedule, product/system evaluation and costing, manufacturing time, attained output, payback period and return on investment.

Option 2: Modelling and Simulation: Validation Product/System

The student builds the product/system modelled in the preceding module. The product/system shall be used to verify and validate the model results. Among others, the student is expected to generate a detailed document on functionality of the product, its standard operating procedure, expected life cycle, maintenance schedule, product/system evaluation and costing, manufacturing time, attained output, how the product/system output measures to or varies from the model results and perform the required optimization.

HMECH523 Engineering Economics and Accounting

The module covers: Money-time relationships and equivalence; Bases for comparison of alternatives; Decision-making among alternatives; The influence of inflation on engineering economic calculations; Decision-making among alternatives on an after-tax basis; Replacement analysis; Risk analysis of cash flows; Accounting Principles and the Balance Sheet; Introduction to a new business venture; Constructing a Profit and Loss, and Cash Flow.

HMECH524 Managing Engineering and Technology

The module covers: Introduction to Engineering Management; Functions of Technology Management Managing Technology; Managing Projects; and Managing Engineering Career; Industrial ethics and legislation; Intellectual property, Professional studies.

HMECH525 Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

The module covers Solid Works; Computer Aided Manufacturing; Computer Aided Process Planning; Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining; Lathe and milling, Robotics and Smart Manufacturing.

HMECH526 Project Management for Engineers                                                                                                    

The module covers: Introduction to Project Management; Responsibilities and Roles; Practices and Scheduling; Scope of Projects; Communication; Management; Legal aspects for Project Managers; Project procurement and Contract management; Time management and Project techniques; Project risk management, Critical chain project management; Quality; Project costing; Project reporting, control and closing; Resource utilization; Project management software.